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Kristi Tucker, a local spokeswoman for Airbus, said, "All of us at Airbus are excited to welcome the employees of the CSALP into the extended Airbus team, and to welcome the C Series aircraft to Airbus' product offerings beginning July 1. It will also be exciting to see us grow further in Mobile."

"It was a good year for manufacturing in Silver Shovel recipient Alabama, with major investments in a diverse collection of projects, most of them brand-new. Additional jobs are driving in by way of logistics and distribution," the publication says.

Montgomery Regional Airport is making it easier for government officials, military members, and families flying to Washington D.C. Partnering with American Airlines, the airport now offers non-stop flights to and from the nation's capitol. The flight will use a 50-seat passenger jet to transport passengers.

Airport officials are hoping the new service will make a positive impact for city of Montgomery and the surrounding area.

"Economic development is now a factor and easier traveling that we haven't had before," Montgomery Regional Airport board chair Tammy Knight Fleming says. "I think for families, it will offer and opportunity for working moms and dads to travel, take care of business and return home."

Andrew Zimmern: Birmingham the 'hottest small food city in America right now'

By Michael Sznajderman

June 5, 2018

Andrew Zimmern knows about eating. And at this moment in America, he says Birmingham's the place to do it.

"I think if you're not eating in Birmingham these days, you're missing out on something really unique and special," the noted chef and TV food personality said in an exclusive interview with Alabama NewsCenter. "I think Birmingham has solidified itself as the hottest small food city in America right now."

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